World Power Plants

Hodonin power station is a 105 MW coal-fired power plant located in the Czech Republic, operated by CEZ Group. Commissioned in 1957, it contributes to the country's coal energy generation. It ranks as the 32nd largest coal plant in the Czech Republic. With a capacity of 105 MW, it represents 0.62% of the country's total coal capacity of 16,888 MW. The Czech Republic has 36 coal plants with a combined capacity of 16,888 MW. Compared to the largest coal plant, Elektrárna Počerady at 1,845 MW, Hodonin is roughly 5.7% the size. Coal remains a significant energy source in the Czech Republic, providing approximately 50% of the country's electricity. The Hodonin power station utilizes local coal resources, supporting energy security in the region. It is located in the South Moravian Region, near the town of Hodonin, approximately 60 km from Brno.

Capacity
105 MW
Commissioning Year
1957

69 years old

Owner
CEZ Group
Location
48.8474°, 17.1197°

Czech Republic, Europe

Context & rankings
  • 53. largest of 568 plants in Czech Republic
  • #9,797 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #2,354 of 2,793 Coal plants worldwide
  • 0.31% of the installed capacity of Czech Republic
Age & fleet comparison

69 years in operation

Coal fleet average: 29.2 years

Operator portfolio

CEZ Group operates 34 plants totalling 13,121 MW

Regional density
Data provenance

Source: CEZ Group

Location

Coordinates:: 48.847400, 17.119700
Open in Google Maps
Carbon Footprint820 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
414.8 Kt
506 GWh/year × 820 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
28.62 Mt
Over 69 years of operation
Past Retirement
1997
29 years past expected retirement
Annual emissions equivalent to
90.2K
cars per year
55.3K
homes per year
18.9M
trees to offset

Estimates based on Coal emission factor (820 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (55%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.

Technical Details

Primary Fuel Type
Coal
Energy Source
Non-Renewable
Country
Czech Republic
Continent
Europe
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database

Czech RepublicEnergy Profile

568
Total Plants
34.0 GW
Total Capacity
CoalNuclearHydroSolar
Top Fuels

See Incorrect or Missing Data?

Help us improve our database by reporting any corrections or updates. Your contribution helps keep our global power plant data accurate and up-to-date.